Phytoremediation Potential of Silicon-Treated <i>Brassica juncea</i> L. in Mining-Affected Water and Soil Composites in South Africa: A Review

Phytoremediation Potential of Silicon-Treated <i>Brassica juncea</i> L. in Mining-Affected Water and Soil Composites in South Africa: A Review

Heavy metal pollution due to mining activities poses a significant threat to agricultural production, ecosystem health, and food security in South Africa. This review integrates current knowledge on the use of mustard spinach (<i>Brassica juncea</i> (L.) Czern.) for the bioremediation of...

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Main Authors: Kamogelo Katlego Motshumi, Awonke Mbangi, Elmarie Van Der Watt, Zenzile Peter Khetsha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:Agriculture
Subjects:
phytoremediation
<i>Brassica juncea</i>
silicon biostimulants
toxic metals
trace metal contamination
heavy metal tolerance
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/15/1582
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